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Memphis Music Feature: Jus Bentley
How long have you been performing and how did you get started?. I have been performing since about 8 or 9. I got my start doing plays and talent shows at church and then that progressed into writing and recording my own music. By age 12, I had released my first song and after that I really gained a love and passion for music.
East Memphis residents take a stand against proposed gas station they believe will produce crime in a quiet neighborhood
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Residents in an East Memphis community are outraged over a proposal to replace a dry cleaning establishment with a gas station in the Sea Isle Park neighborhood. Some residents have shared their frustration on social media. Recently, neighbors who live at Sea Isle Park near Quince...
MSCS hosts 2 virtual hiring blitzes this week amid hundreds of teacher vacancies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Another attempt to recruit quality teachers to work for Tennessee’s largest school district is happening this week, and you can attend from the comfort of your home. It’s a new push to get more teachers inside the classroom. This coming as MSCS said there...
Suspect throws lit firework into gas station, 2 employees injured
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are looking for a man they say threw a lit firework into a gas station, which injured two people. At approximately 10 p.m. on Monday, officers responded to an arson in the 3100 block of S. Perkins. They were told that a small red sedan had pulled into the store. […]
MPD searching for suspect responsible for fatal shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police are reaching out to the public as they continue to search for a suspect responsible for fatally shooting one person and critically injuring another. On July 11 at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a shooting call in the 3200 block of N. Watkins Street. Officers located two shooting […]
Father, daughter robbed while closing restaurant in southeast Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department is searching for two suspects they say robbed a father and daughter while they were closing a southeast Memphis restaurant Sunday night. According to reports, just before 11:30 p.m., officers responded to Tokyo Grill located at 2801 Kirby Road, where they were advised that two victims had been […]
MPD squad car crashes out in Frayser
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Two Memphis Police Department (MPD) police officers are recovering, Tuesday, after investigators said they crashed a patrol car while heading to assist in a foot chase. Police said the officers crashed into an innocent bystander’s Chevy Tahoe. ”His legs are pretty swollen. I didn’t see any...
CodeCrew to host 10th annual Hackathon
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - CodeCrew, a non-profit that empowers children and adults to become tech innovators through hands-on AI and computer science education, will hold its 10th annual Hackathon. The event will take place at Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Macon campus, in the Fulton Building, from July 25 to July...
Merci Memphis provides affordable counseling to those in need
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Every Tuesday, as part of our Greater Memphis on a Mission series, we highlight organizations making Memphis better. This week, we caught up with a group that believes in accessibility to mental health. Merci Memphis is a nonprofit organization that provides mental, emotional and healing support. The organization covers topics like grief […]
Feud between Tennessee neighbors ends in dog being shot, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two neighbors in Binghampton face charges after an argument led to a shooting, resulting in a dog being injured, Memphis Police say. Devion Cannon, 32, is charged with Aggravated Assault and Violation of a Protection Order. George Burks, 58, is charged with Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Cruelty to Animals.
Mavs have too many turnovers in loss to Grizzlies
LAS VEGAS – Almost before the Dallas Mavericks even had any designs on winning their first game at the NBA 2k25 Summer League, the Memphis Grizzlies quickly took those chances away. The Grizzlies put up a ferocious defensive front in forcing a whopping 27 turnovers en route to defeating...
Arrest made in Whitehaven gas station carjacking
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 21-year-old man has been arrested after being involved in a carjacking two months ago at a Whitehaven gas station, Memphis Police say. Henry Pious is charged with carjacking, employment of a firearm with intent to commit a felony, and a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. On May 14, the […]
Jeff Savage highlights Metro Construction and growth of construction projects across Mid-South
Host Jeremy C. Park talks with longtime cityCURRENT partner, Jeff Savage, Vice President and Partner with Metro Construction, who shares some of the history for the family-owned and operated general contractor that has been involved in some of Memphis’ most recognizable developments and historical projects since the company’s founding in 1981.
Local organizations awarded nearly $5.5 million in federal, city grants
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis organizations making an impact every day in our community just got a big boost to the tune of more than $5 million. The money is from federal and city grants spread across multiple groups here. About $5.3 million in federal funds was given to organizations...
Pippen Jr., Jackson lead Grizz in blowout 20-point win over Mavs
MEMPHIS, Tenn — For a fourth consecutive game the Grizzlies were without ninth overall pick Zach Edey, yet the Grizzlies didn’t miss his presence as they dismantled Dallas 108-88. Early in the first quarter, Memphis created several opportunities by pressuring the basketball and forcing Dallas into turnovers. Applying the pressure first was guard Scotty Pippen […]
Memphis lands commitment from former Mr. Tennessee Basketball Damarien Yates
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With nine transfers already set to go for next season Penny Hardaway adds another piece to the Tigers depth chart by landing the commitment from 2023 Fayette-Ware graduate and 3A Mr. Basketball Damarien Yates. Yates joins the Tigers after playing one JUCO season at Vincennes University in Indiana. In his freshman season, […]
Grizzlies in reported talks to deal Ziaire Williams
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Just a few months away from training camp the Memphis Grizzlies need to cut down to 15 players. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that Memphis is testing the market to trade former lottery pick Ziaire Williams. Williams was the 10th overall pick by the Grizzlies in 2021 and made an instant impact shooting 45 percent […]
Mayor Young selected for Harvard leadership training program
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mayor Paul Young has been selected for the eighth class of the Bloomberg Harvard Leadership Initiative. He joins 39 other mayors from 11 countries to participate in the year-long professional management training program. The program is intended to equip mayors and senior city leaders with “tools and expertise to expand their problem-solving […]
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